Job prospects Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Paramedical occupations in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• A steadily aging demographic is expected to increase the need for medical emergency services. While this should translate into greater prospects for this occupation, employment growth in this field is influenced by the level of funding for emergency services in local areas. Therefore, budgetary reductions can affect job prospects.
• The demand for these health professionals may be greater in rural and remote communities as it can be difficult to attract and retain these workers given the potential for more opportunities in urban areas. Because of the high stress levels of this occupation, which can include irregular hours and physically demanding tasks, some employment needs may arise from staff turnover.
• To increase career opportunities, some primary care paramedics may consider advanced care training. Ambulance attendants and other paramedical occupations with a broad range of skills and several years of experience will have a more favourable outlook. Prospects may be better for those with a valid driver's license and who are fluent in both official languages.

Here are some key facts about Paramedical occupations in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Paramedical occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology